A Scoring Chance Series by Marie M.

No last names, no phone numbers, no job titles…AriellaIn theory, it was the ideal way to keep me from getting attached. My life plans left no room for distractions—not if I was going to break out of my culture’s machismo and prove to my family that I could make it on my own. And the 6’4” Texan rocking boots and a cowboy hat? He was exactly the type of distraction I was avoiding... moreNo last names, no phone numbers, no job titles…AriellaIn theory, it was the ideal way to keep me from getting attached. My life plans left no room for distractions—not if I was going to break out of my culture’s machismo and prove to my family that I could make it on my own. And the 6’4” Texan rocking boots and a cowboy hat? He was exactly the type of distraction I was avoiding. So when the hot Wrangler-wearing man strolled up to me at a bar with a desperate plea to pretend to be his date, the rules were necessary…and completely useless. How was I supposed to know my fake date was the star hockey player for the very team I was just hired as the strength and conditioning coach for? DaltonPro tip: If your goal is to stay single so you can focus on not repeating last season’s disaster, maybe don’t ask a dark-haired beauty with looks that could kill to pretend to be your date. Especially not when her laugh makes you feel alive for the first time in years. Because that charade may last longer than you’d anticipated…and trying to keep things fake? Feels like a damn High Stick to The Heart. less

The hint from High Sticking the Heart on who Book 2 is “This isn’t Bring a Family Member to Work Day, Contreras,” Josh said in his usual gruff tone, crossing his arms over his chest and glaring.Gracie peeled Ari’s hand from her mouth. “Well, lucky for you, I’m here to do my job,” she said with a smile, clearly unfazed by his grumpiness.Monroe raised an eyebrow, nodding toward the coffee carrier and arm full of stuff... moreThe hint from High Sticking the Heart on who Book 2 is “This isn’t Bring a Family Member to Work Day, Contreras,” Josh said in his usual gruff tone, crossing his arms over his chest and glaring.Gracie peeled Ari’s hand from her mouth. “Well, lucky for you, I’m here to do my job,” she said with a smile, clearly unfazed by his grumpiness.Monroe raised an eyebrow, nodding toward the coffee carrier and arm full of stuff. “What job’s that? Crafts services?”“No, actually,” she said, not missing a beat. “I work in sports marketing, specializing in content.” She flashed her pass in Monroe’s face, coming within inches of hitting him. I tried not to laugh. “See, I was invited, thank you very much. Usually, it’s my job to make people like you look better. Most of the time, I charge for this advice, but you look like you could use it, so here’s a freebie. If you smiled more, they wouldn’t think you’re part bear.”The words were kind, hell even her tone was, but there was still something in her delivery that made it undeniable that she was telling him to go fuck himself.Monroe’s scowl deepened, but her grin only widened.***This to *Grumpy/Sunshine*He Doesn't Want To Like Her*Single Dad Romance*Bit of an Age Gap (33-25)*So Much Banter*Mexicana FMCs less